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Carlow's Paul Broderick voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

Paul Broderick

Paul Broderick

Carlow’s Paul Broderick has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.

Broderick polled 5,592 votes on the GAA’s official Instagram page with Dublin’s Ciaran Kilkenny in second place and Tyrone’s Mattie Donnelly in third.

GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

1: Paul Broderick (Carlow) – 5,592 votes

**2: **Ciaran Kilkenny (Dublin) – 4,215 votes

3: Mattie Donnelly (Tyrone) – 3, 763 votes


Carlow had many heroes in Belfast when securing promotion to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League with victory over Antrim on Sunday, but **Paul Broderick **kicked the scores that mattered.

Broderick rifled over seven important frees for Turlough O'Brien's developing team to secure promotion from Division Four.

Galway examined Dublin's resolve in their eventful Allianz Football League Division 1 clash that ended all square, but **Ciaran Kilkenny **was able to find answers.

The Castleknock clubman struck five points from play for Dublin during a lively encounter at Pearse Stadium.

Mattie Donnelly was at his brilliant best during Tyrone's notable win over Mayo at Elverys MacHale Park.
Donnelly contributed four points for the Red Hands, who controlled the match throughout against the locals.


***Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.  ***